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This series contains long-term runs of publications collected by Tanya Melich. The two most extensive publications are Hotline Weekly (1994-1997) and The Abortion Report (1992-1997). The Hotline Weekly collected and abbreviated news stories from television, magazine, and newspaper reports relating to politics and government. The Abortion Report was a daily listing of news stories specifically related to abortion, and would be useful for individuals looking to analyze the impact of abortion politics on the nation. The collection of The Abortion Report is not completely inclusive; some dates are missing. This series also contains The Body Politic (1993-1995), Campaign Insider (1997), The Defense Monitor (1984-2002), Ramparts (1967-1970), and The Washington Spectator (1989-2007, with gaps).

This series contains articles written by Tanya Melich as well as her master's thesis, "Youth Politics: A Study of Cliques Within the Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs, 1932-1959." There are copies of speeches she gave on various occasions. There is also information relating to Melich's editing work on an autobiography for Thomas E. Dewey. The materials relating to Dewey include two chapters of his autobiography, the transcript of a lengthy interview he conducted with reporter Harlan B. Phillips in 1957, some background research on Dewey conducted by Phillips, and chronologies.